🎯Affiliate Deals 101: How to Find and Promote Software Offers (Beginner-Friendly Guide)
If you’ve ever told a friend, “You should try this tool,” congrats — you're already doing affiliate marketing. You just weren’t getting paid for it… yet.
This guide will show you how to find software affiliate deals, what platforms to join, and how to promote them ethically — even if you’re just starting out.
🔍 What is an Affiliate Deal?
It's a unique link that tracks referrals. When someone clicks your link and buys a product — you earn a commission. Simple.
Example: Promote a $99 software with 30% commission → you get $29.70 per sale.
🧩 Where to Find Affiliate Software Deals
1. AppSumo Partner Program
✅ Software-focused
🤑 Up to 100% commission for first-time referrals
💬 Creators, marketers, bloggers use this often
2. PartnerStack
💼 Affiliate hub for SaaS products
🎯 Many B2B tools (email marketing, analytics)
🔎 Search and apply to programs like Jasper, ConvertKit, Thinkific
3. Impact Radius
🌍 Big network with brands like Canva, Adobe, NordVPN
📈 Tracking dashboard and advanced reporting
📝 Approval time may take longer
4. Other Direct Affiliate Programs
- 🧠 Writesonic – AI writing tool
- 📅 Systeme.io – Funnel & automation
- 📬 ConvertKit – Email for creators
Tip: Scroll to the footer of a product’s website and look for “Affiliate” or “Partners.”
📢 How to Promote Affiliate Links (Without Being Spammy)
- ✅ Write blog reviews with real screenshots
- ✅ Add “tools I use” sections to your site
- ✅ Share how you actually use the product
- ✅ Create comparison posts (Tool A vs Tool B)
- ✅ Use YouTube or Reels with “in action” demos
Always disclose when a link is affiliate (it's the law + builds trust).
💡 Pro Tips
- 🔗 Use a link shortener like Bitly or branded links (e.g. bestfornow.com/go/canva)
- 📊 Track clicks + conversions to see what works
- 🔁 Test multiple products, but don’t overload your audience